Belgium, Kingdom. A 1870-1871 War Medal Auction with period section of silk

with period section of silk ribbon

a German stronghold

with a collector’s tag attached to the reverse

British Issue (cupro-nickel

2 mm Ribbon Bar

Belgium, Kingdom. A 1870-1871 War Medal Auction with period section of silkIn bronze, measuring 31. 5 mm, original ribbon, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 1870 1871 Commemorative Medal was a Belgian campaign medal established by royal decree on September 20, 1911. It was awarded to all members of the Belgian Army who were mobilized during the period from July 15, 1870 to March 5, 1871 during the Franco Prussian War. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage